Whale 'supergroups' show numbers are rebounding from hunting. But Iran war holds dangers for them
- Posted on July 26, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
Marine conservation efforts demonstrate significant progress as humpback whale populations recover from historical overhunting, with researchers documenting unprecedented aggregations of nearly 300 individuals in South African waters. However, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East present emerging threats to these marine mammals, potentially disrupting migration patterns and breeding cycles through increased maritime activity and environmental disturbance in critical ocean corridors.
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Whale 'supergroups' show numbers are rebounding from hunting. But Iran war holds dangers for them
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A South African couple found themselves in a rare situation when they witnessed a humpback whale “supergroup” consisting of nearly 300 of the giant
